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Montana kids win historic climate lawsuit – here’s why it could set a powerful precedent
Sixteen young Montanans who sued their state over climate change emerged victorious on Aug. 14, 2023, from a first-of-its-kind climate trial.
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Hiringa Energy is harming wind power’s reputation
Wind energy plays a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to cleaner sources of power. When implemented correctly, wind installations benefit local communities and garner their support. But,…
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Creating ‘sponge cities’ to cope with more rainfall needn’t cost billions – but NZ has to start now
Tune into news from about any part of the planet, and there will likely be a headline about extreme weather. While these stories will be specific to the location, they…
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Greenpeace welcomes Green Party’s household solar election pledge
Greenpeace is applauding the Greens as the first party to announce a household solar policy this election but says the party’s stance in post-election negotiations will make all the difference…
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Greenpeace calls for caution over BlackRock investment in NZ electricity generation
Greenpeace is calling for caution in response to today’s announcement that the Government has partnered with BlackRock to increase finance for renewable energy.
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Government’s renewable electricity plan not enough to stand up to climate crisis
Greenpeace Aotearoa says it expects bolder action from political leaders on climate change, following the Government’s renewable energy announcement this afternoon.
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70 years of road-based policies created today’s problems – does National’s transport plan add up?
The old joke about “just one more lane” being all that’s needed to solve traffic congestion has been heard a few times since the National Party released its transport policy…
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Climate extremes make NZ’s supply chains highly vulnerable – it’s time to rethink how we grow and ship food
Supermarket customers around New Zealand are noticing gaps in the grocery aisles that have nothing to do with the global pandemic or Ukraine war. It’s clear domestic food supply chains…
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Increasing military spending adds fuel to climate crisis fire
Greenpeace Aotearoa is condemning the Government’s suggestion that further military spending is an appropriate response to the threat of the climate crisis.
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National’s transport policy a highway to hell
Greenpeace Aotearoa says the National Party’s transport policy will lock the world into more climate disasters, as the Party signals it will build more highways and scrap public transport infrastructure .
